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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $113,900

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $47,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $101,447

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $49,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911911911911
TrimS600S65 AMGCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $158,050 $209,000 $89,400 $103,400 $119,000 $159,200 $188,100
Base Invoice $146,987 $194,370 $80,460 $93,060 $107,100 $143,280 $169,290
Carbon fiber trim   0 1,990 1,990 960 1,990  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490
Heated steering wheel     470 470   0 0
Premium Package Plus     3,970 3,970 4,570    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825   1,145  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     1,275 1,275 1,275 1,275 1,275
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,490 3,490 3,850    
Sunroof     1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990
Body kit     750 750 750 750 750
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 0 320 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,320        
Blind spot warning system     850 850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel         470    
Cooled or ventilated front seats         615 840 840
Interior ambient lighting           510 510
Proximity key           1,090 1,090
Auto-dimming headlights           500  
Wood trim             0
Carbon fiber trim   0 1,692 1,692 816 1,692  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,117 2,117 2,117 2,117 2,117
Heated steering wheel     400 400   0 0
Premium Package Plus     3,375 3,375 3,884    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,251 3,251   973  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     1,084 1,084 1,084 1,084 1,084
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,967 2,967 3,273    
Sunroof     1,692 1,692 1,692   1,692
Body kit     638 638 638 638 638
Power-folding mirrors     272 272 0 272 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,122        
Blind spot warning system     723 723 723 723 723
Metallic paint (extra cost)     604 604 604    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel         400    
Cooled or ventilated front seats         523 714 714
Interior ambient lighting           434 434
Proximity key           927 927
Auto-dimming headlights           425  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 0 0 23,450 22,130 18,530 11,760 9,795
Options (change) 0 0 19,937 18,815 15,754 9,999 8,329
Destination 875 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 2,600 2,100 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $161,525 $211,975 $113,900 $126,580 $138,580 $172,010 $198,945
Total Invoice $150,462 $197,345 $101,447 $112,925 $123,904 $154,329 $178,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 911 Carrera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,806
Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911911911911
TrimS600S65 AMGCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine510hp V12621hp V12370hp H6420hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6
TransmissionT5T5M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 151200, 15?, 8?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/35-20235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$161,525$211,975$113,900$126,580$138,580$172,010$198,945
Adjustments for Features-10,960-10,86000-1,100-6,000-10,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$150,565$201,115$113,900$126,580$137,480$166,010$188,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$50,550$0$12,680$23,580$52,110$74,445
Total Invoice$150,462$197,345$101,447$112,925$123,904$154,329$178,669
Adjustments for Features-10,209-10,11000-984-5,383-9,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$140,253$187,235$101,447$112,925$122,920$148,946$169,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$46,982$0$11,478$21,473$47,499$67,702

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911911911911
TrimS600S65 AMGCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000     
7-speed manual  $300$300$300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250     
Power door closers$300$300     
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Power trunk closer$350$350     
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225     
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150     
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150     
Lane departure warning$200$200     
Night vision$1750$1750     
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50     
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50     
Cargo net$40$40     
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250     
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125     
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler     $500$500
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0
Active rear spoiler  $300$300$300$300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500$500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200     
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250   $250$250
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer $100  $100$100$100
Compass$0$0     
Digital instruments$0$0     
Fog lights$125$125     
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100     
LED headlights  $1000$1000 $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     
Performance data recording app    $200  
Performance meter    $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300     
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300     
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200$200$200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200     
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75$75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats$200$200     
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200     
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100     
Massage, passenger seat$100$100     
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150     
Memory system, second row seats$150$150     
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75     
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150     
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50     
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250  
Wood trim$300     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Crosswind stabilization$50$50     
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels     $350 
Rear wheel steering     $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$18,190$18,090$7,230$7,230$8,330$13,230$17,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,960$10,860$0$0$1,100$6,000$10,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,209-10,11000-984-5,383-9,520

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112017
ModelS-Class911
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in96.5 in
Length206.5 in177.1 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height58.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.3,154 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft35.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.414.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested277583%
Total Not Requested57517%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested277583%
Total Not Requested57517%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested222589%
Total Not Requested27511%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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